Zakka - What's Like (iPad Looping + Guitar)

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What's Like is an original song I composed looping iPad music apps through Ableton Live. The creative process was quite fun and dynamic as I could quickly try different sounds and lines while comfortably lying on my bed.

The song layers were created in the exact same order as they appear on the video. Everything was recorded on Ableton Live, using the Avid Mbox as an audio interface. Instead of using "Looper", I recorded each line on different tracks so I could make volume adjustments later (as much as I love Bebot, it doesn't even have a volume fader (apart from iPad volume), which is a shame.)

It was very, very tempting to use plugins (specially compressors) to enhance the sounds and the mix in general However, I kept it genuine on purpose: Everything you hear is what you get from these Apps without any post-editing. Just a cable straight into the audio interface.

Speaking of genuine: What you hear is what you are watching, apart from some alternative angles on vocals that were shot after the recording process. However, I didn't record everything that quickly - It probably took me 10 to 15 minutes to come up with the desired loop recordings. I'd most certainly be wasting your precious time if I showed you the whole thing :)

I hope you enjoy the song! I will officially release it with a proper song structure someday in 2012.

Once again, special thanks to Aline Klimas for shooting this video!

iPad Apps:

- DM1 Drum Machine (Drums)
- Sunrizer (First Lead)
- Bebot (Bass and Both Alternative Leads - Yes, I love it!)
- Soundprism Pro (Pad)

Equipments:

Guitar: PRS CE22 (signed by Guthrie Govan)
Tablet: iPad 2
Microphone: Blue Baby Bottle
Studio Monitor: Adam A7X
Audio Interface: Avid Mbox
Laptop: Alienware M17x R2
Camera: Canon 60D
Midi Controller: Korg nanoPad

Softwares:

Ableton Live
Amplitube 3

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• Soundprism
• Pro
• Sunrizer
• PRS
• CE22
• Blue
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• MX17R2
• canon
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[MrSkafelo]

Awesome!! Any dates in Germany?

[zakkamusic]

@MrSkafelo Thanks!

No dates in Germany although I'd love to play there. Upcoming gigs will be posted on Facebook and here.

[JAKExBARNETT]

Your so damn amazing. When and where are you playing?!?

[zakkamusic]

@JAKExBARNETT Thanks!

Plans for 2012 include some gigs in Brazil and hopefully an UK Tour.

[lugaobr]

Why this video only have 3190 views? Let's share it!

[vrzAo]

I have no idea how this guy hasn't had success yet.

[SfunTv]

trop bien j'adore ! :)

[gillowel]

Comme toujours j'adore ce que tu fais, c'est très original mon ami ;)

[vinynator]

very good hope i see you on tour ;)

[TheScottley]

You are a beast, look forward to your albums and live performances

[nomadikjobs]

great stuff...totally threw off with the guitar....in a good way that is